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Kolkata continues to adore food; evident in the mushrooming of cafes and bistros at every corner, and a desirable development for a change. (Image by arrangement)

Shreya Sen-Handley | Banquets and brickbats for crumbling Kolkata

That feeling of homecoming hasn't diminished any over the years.

24 Sept 2023 12:05 AM IST

Indian Navys MiG 29K jets, the Royal Navys F-35B aircraft and Indian Air Forces SU-30 and Jaguar fighters were among the key assets deployed for the exercise, the officials said. (Twitter)

Manish Tewari | Don't allow military bases on Indian soil in any form

Is India changing its stance both with regard to military bases in the broader Indo-Pacific region and even on its soil?

24 Sept 2023 12:05 AM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (AP)

Shobhaa De | Ganapati Bappa... Please remove Justin obstacle

Hey Bhagwan what does one do with schoolboy netas who refuse to wear big boy boots?

23 Sept 2023 12:59 AM IST

Farrukh Dhondy | Is trial by media' of sexual predator Russell Brand...

In Britain, one is innocent until proved guilty by a court. It now seems that Brand is guilty until a court proves him...

23 Sept 2023 12:37 AM IST

Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar, Caretake Prime Minister of Pakistan. (Image: Twitter)

Bhopinder Singh | Where Is Pak's 'Establishment' Headed as the Country...

Pakistan's men in uniform have historically been as manipulative as the politicians if it suited them.

22 Sept 2023 12:17 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden, United Kingdoms Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and other leaders at Mahatma Gandhis memorial Rajghat on the final day of the G20 Summit, in New Delhi, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023. (PTI Photo)

Debotri Dhar | G-20 was about much more than an economic corridor

In what was a major diplomatic win for India, unanimity was reached in the Delhi Declaration.

22 Sept 2023 12:11 AM IST

Hardeep Singh Nijjar. (Image: Twitter)

K.C. Singh | Khalistan': Security vs free speech derails Canada ties

The issue of Khalistan is, however, a lot more complicated than the public uproar betrays.

21 Sept 2023 12:05 AM IST

The proposed Telecommunications Bill could specify that the TRAI chairperson can come from the private sector. (AA File Image)

Dilip Cherian | TRAI's future: Corporate titans in the driver's seat?

This proposed amendment opens doors for private sector leaders with extensive experience, irrespective of government...

21 Sept 2023 12:05 AM IST

The Opposition INDIA alliance has announced the names of 14 news television anchors whose programmes their spokespersons will boycott. (Image: Twitter; @2024_For_INDIA)

Aakar Patel | Opp. right not to be part of rigged game' with some...

The arguments against the boycott are various, including press freedom and the Emergency

20 Sept 2023 12:00 AM IST

There are three challenges that this collection of leaders have identified as critical to the revival of the institution, which, if it is achieved in the next round of Assembly elections, will position the Congress to do the absolutely necessary heavy lifting for the INDIA alliance in 2024. (Image: PTI)

Shikha Mukerjee | Congress must forge unity out of its internal...

The Congress has shown unexpected focus and discipline

20 Sept 2023 12:00 AM IST

A still from the Gillette advertisement, insinuating sexual harassment at workplace.

Kishwar Desai | Top bizmen felled by hubris & lust...

Will Gulf sheikh take over ManU?

18 Sept 2023 12:00 AM IST

The regional signatories to this agreement, namely India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, have not just adequate resources among themselves, but long-standing historical trading links for them to have implemented this sea-land connectivity project, along with the European Union, on their own. (File Image: Twitter)

Sanjaya Baru | After Look West, Modi govt now Acts West too

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announced in July 2005 a Look West policy

18 Sept 2023 12:00 AM IST